Klarinet Archive - Posting 001496.txt from 1999/01

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Questions
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 09:48:45 -0500

CEField@-----.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/29/99 7:49:52 PM, Ravel wrote:
>
> <<And why is a clarinet called a horn?>>
>
> This is one thing that always bothers my sensibilities. To me, the word "horn"
> when used to describe a clarinet seems disparaging and crass. I do not feel
> this way about French horns or horns in general. I just think there are better
> synonyms to choose when describing a clarinet.
>
> Cindy
>
It's just slang. If it bothers you don't use the term. It really isn't
technically correct. Sometimes I even call an instrument an ax. No big
deal. BUT, if I'm talking brass instruments, I'm very particular to
distinguish between horns, trps, cornets, etc.

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